Assistant, Investment & Sponsorships

Job Description

Who We Are   
Horizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service.  Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging.  
  
At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.   

Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow. 

Job Summary 

The Assistant, Investor & Sponsorships role is designed to build a strong understanding of the local audio and video landscape, as well as the negotiation process and big picture sponsorships with the goal of advancing into an Investor role. This is a unique hybrid role that includes building knowledge of media marketplace trends and developing a holistic, top-line understanding of all Local audio and video platforms, as well as promotional sponsorship activations— including AM/FM radio, digital audio, satellite radio, podcasting, cable TV, broadcast television, and digital video. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

70% – Administrative 

• Support Local One Investors & Managers with day-to-day administrative tasks dealing with multi-channels across  video & audio plus sponsorship activations.   

• Key responsibilities include: 

• Develop a strong understanding of the media landscape, including media terminology and the structure of local audio, TV, and representative firms across the U.S. 

• Order and confirm media buys, manage makegoods, monitor the placement of scheduled spots, track added value, and handle billing reconciliation. 

• Collect and organize recap materials from completed sponsorship campaigns, ensuring all documents are client-ready. 

• Coordination with media partners to assist with activating approved sponsorships  

• Manage Investment & Sponsorships makegoods as well as help with tracking and organizing added value into quarterly tracking charts, meeting all deadlines. 

• Monitor scheduled sponsorships and assist